St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Mass & Reception for Fr. Don Piché on the 25^th Anniversary of his ordination April 28, 2002 11:30 a.m. Mass Reception following in St. Joseph Hall


	Pastoral Ministry& ATTENTION: OPEN DOORS MAILING LIST If you are currently receiving info about Open Doors events and would like to be removed from our mailing list, please call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237. We are attempting to make our list current--you can help by letting us know. If you or someone you know could use the listening, caring presence of a Befriender please call and check this ministry out. Each Befriender is very well trained, supported, and willing to be with someone who is homebound, going through a major life transition, grieving, or in need of a friend. Call Anne Marie, 651-633-8333 ext. 1237. GOOD NEWS 2003 Trips to St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Dominica are scheduled for January & February. These trips are for two weeks - building houses and assisting local residents in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. (A hands-on experience) If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, call Tom & Judy Quayle at the Parish Center (633-8333) or check out their web site - goodnewswi.com NURSING HOME SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 23 Word/Comm 1:30 p.m. Pres. Homes Wednesday, April 24 Room Visits 7:00 p.m. New Brighton Care Ctr. Thursday, April 18 Mass 2:00 p.m. St. Anthony Room Visits 7:00 p.m. Innsbruck Word/Comm 7:15 p.m. Trevilla


	VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Summer is coming fast and we are planning for a fun week of Vacation Bible School, June 17-21, 2002. We are currently seeking people to help plan the week. Please call Mary Walus at 651-633-8333 if you are interested in being on the planning committee. Adult Opportunities& SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club We are seeking to form an adult faith. You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book. The book for April is Lazarus by Morris West. We will meet this Thursday, April 25, 7- 8:30 p.m . in the St. Vincent de Paul Room. Questions? Call Sandy at 651-633-1540. CIRCLE OF WOMEN The Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL ages to join us this Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 9:15am in the Pastoral Center Upper Level. Scott Boeser of "Shield of Faith Ministries and Training Center," will be our guest. His presentation is titled, "Family Violence: Healing Anger." Childcare is provided by Kari Gill (please pre-register your child by calling 763-785-6947). Sowers of Justice& ST. JOHN'S COLLECTS 3 TONS OF FOOD!!! We received notice that we delivered 6002 pounds of food to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf during our food collection in March--the largest amount donated by a church in March. In addition, we have delivered over 500 pounds of food to the Caroline Living Center at Sacred Heart Parish in St. Paul during the last month. Thanks to all those who freely share their bounty with those less fortunate and to the St. Vincent de Paul organization for their dedicated work to make it a success!

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
Beau Anderson, Florence Bargy, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Helen Cmiel, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Mariann Glasser, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Michael Kavanagh, Kevin Keenan, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance & Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Howard Morris, Donna Murphy, Norman Petri, Ben Ruebbelke, Marcella Sperling, Ed & Eleanor Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa, Viola Vargas, Milt Witzmann

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Fern Johnson, Marie Leiner, Kathleen Ageta


	PRAYER LINE Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential. 651-633-1618 763-784-5254 651-636-5251

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